Charlie's got a gold watch, don't seem like a whole lot,
  After thirty years of drivin', up and down the interstate.
  But Charlie's had a good life, and Charlie's got a good wife.
  And after tonight she'll no longer, be countin' the days.
  
  Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses;
  Ten more miles on his four day run.
  A few more songs from the all-night radio,
  Then he'll spend the rest of his life,
  With the one that he loves.
  
  They'll buy a Winnebago, set out to find America.
  They'll do a lot of catchin' up, a little at a time.
  With pieces of the old dream, they're gonna light the old flame.
  Doin' what they please, leavin' every reason behind.
  
  Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses,
  Ten more miles on his four day run.
  A few more songs from the all night radio,
  Then he'll spend the rest of his life,
  With the one that he loves.
  
  Instrumental break.
  
  Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses,
  Ten more miles on his four day run.
  A few more songs from the all night radio,
  Then he'll spend the rest of his life,
  With the one that he loves.